Hi there!! I am a sexually active person and of a right age. I am not using any of the birth control method since my partner and I wanted to have a baby. But then our plans changed and will not bear a child yet as of now. So now I am looking for a right method that suits me. Oral contraceptive is a no-no to me so I am now considering the patch instead. Is this a right choice? Please advise. Thanks.

Venice, been using patch for quite a long time and i have no problem with it so far. The patch is almost 100% effective when used in the right way. So when you decide to use it then, just be sure to use rightfully. Good Luck!

I’m using patch too Venice, what I like most of it is it’s easiness to use. You just placed it on your healthy skin whether at your abdomen, buttock, lower back, upper outer arm or upper torso where it will not be rubbed by tight clothing. And then replaced it on the same day of the week for three week. The fourth week is patch free. So easy, isn’t it. You just follow the instructions along with the patch and you will not get pregnant.

The patch is a once a week method of birth control on a four week cycle. A new patch must be used each week for three weeks. Expect for bleeding during the fourth week when no patch is used. As what carrie meeh says. this is so easy to use.

Here’s how the patch works Venice. The patch is a thin, stick on, square, about 1 -3/4 inch patch that allows hormones to enter the bloodstream through the skin. Just like the BCP, a combination of hormones in the patch stops your body from releasing an egg, so no egg can be fertilized. The hormones also cause the cervical mucus to thicken, which can stop sperm from getting into the uterus.

I’ve read Venice that the effectiveness of the patch may be reduced for women who weigh more than 198 pounds. Hopefully you do not weigh that much for you to experience the full effeciency of the patch.

though a lot of women says patch is a right choice but then i would still suggest you go to your health care provider about what birth control you should use. or if you already decide on this patch method, have your OB discuss the more accurate details in using it so.

Of course DookieDok. I will visit my OB before starting to use any birth control method. What I am doing right now in here is just getting some insights from women who have experience using the patch. Thank you though.

I used to take the pills as my birth control method. But then I am this forgetful so I skipped taking a lot of times which makes me worried that I might get pregnant. So I decided to switch to patch because I need not to worry remembering whether I’ve taken the pill or not yet. As compared to patch , you can see it where it is placed and you know whether it is working or not.